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Reptiles Bizarre and Beautiful

Presented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum

February 18-February 20, 2012

Experience a close encounter of the reptile kind. See a wide variety of native and exotic reptiles on display and in live animal programs. Reptiles are perhaps the most misunderstood and most feared creatures on earth, but the VLM staff wants the public to see their fascinating and attractive aspects as well. There will also be outside exhibitors, crafts and games.

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	Tell-a-friend Discovery Lab - Stories from the SWaMP: Water Quality Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science at VIMS McHugh Auditorium / Waterman's Hall February 21, 2012 Join CBNERRVA manager William Reay for a hands-on look at the program--SWMP--that is used to monitor water quality across all 28 sites within the National Estuarine Research Reserve ...More
	Tell-a-friend Is Mycobacteriosis killing Virginia's striped bass? Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science at VIMS McHugh Auditorium / Waterman's Hall February 23, 2012 Join VIMS professor Wolfgang Vogelbein for VIMS' After Hours lecture as he describes his team's study of mycobacteriosis and its affect on the Bay's rockfish populations. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Discovery Lab - Corals Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science at VIMS McHugh Auditorium / Waterman's Hall March 20, 2012 Join VIMS PhD student Jennifer Elliott for a hands-on exploration of corals and coral reefs. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Jamestown and the "Starving Time:" Did groundwater play a role? Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science at VIMS McHugh Auditorium / Waterman's Hall March 29, 2012 Join W&M geology professor Greg Hancock for VIMS' After Hours lecture as he explores the role of bad drinking water in Jamestown's "Starving Time." ...More
	Tell-a-friend Discovery Lab - Oysters Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science at VIMS Catlett Burress Research and Education Laboratory April 17, 2012 Join researcher Anu Frank-Lawale for an interactive look at oysters and oyster research at VIMS. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Discovery Lab - Ocean Chemistry and Acidification Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science at VIMS Catlett Burress Research and Education Laboratory June 19, 2012 Join VIMS graduate student Jenna Luek as she explores ocean chemistry and how ocean acidification can affect marine life. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Discovery Lab - Fish of the York River Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science July 17, 2012 Join VIMS PhD student Andre Buchheister as he helps you explore the wonderful diversity of fishes in the York River. ...More

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Discovery Lab: Mad Lab! Discovery Lab: Mad Lab! Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science at VIMS Catlett Burress Research and Education Laboratory October 23, 2012 Explore the wonders of dry ice, slime, and things that glow in the dark during this Halloween-themed lab.	Virginia Institute of Marine Science	10/23/12	Gloucester
The Living Sea The Living Sea Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus October 1, 2009 - Ongoing This film celebrates the world ocean - its beauty, diversity and importance to all life on Earth. Swim with thousands of golden jellyfish and witness the bizarre spawning behavior of giant clams. Surf in Hawaii, deep-sea dive in Palau and test your courage with the Coast Guard in some of the world's roughest seas!	Nauticus	10/01/09- Ongoing	Norfolk
Largest: Science On a Sphere Movie Largest: Science On a Sphere Movie Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus April 23, 2010 - Ongoing This film examines the planet Jupiter like a work of art, a destination of celestial wonder. The movie presents a journey to this immense sphere via dramatic fly-bys with some of the most astounding robotic probes ever designed. Then, with NASA instruments trained on the striped behemoth, the drama really begins. But Largest takes the story one step further, suggesting vital relevance for everyone here on Earth. The implications may not only surprise you, but also provoke...	Nauticus	04/23/10- Ongoing	Norfolk

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